Stripes19

I don't agree with the financial side of how much it costs, but that's how it is in todays hockey world. I'm not sure what other top 10 tier 1 teams charge, but I'm sure its in the realm of what PPE is charging (I'm only assuming).

At the end of the day, why do these kids play AAA? To move on to juniors or next level in the hockey pyramid . Yes, winning national championships are great, but if an organization doesn't move kids on then you waisted your time and money in my opinion. You pay for the coaching, training and development. Yes, good hockey players translate to wins, but your paying for the connections (scouts) and player development. That's how I see it. Hence why the other programs such as Predator's, Iceman etc. are "faux AAA" How many kids do they move? How many scouts are at their games? Going to nationals is good exposure. Especially if you are already an organization with recognition.

The Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U team is still looking for 2003/2004 birth year players to complete their roster. Tonight is the last day for tryouts at the Pittsburgh Ice Complex. If you are interested please register on their website: https://www.pittsburghvipers.com/tryouts They will also hold a supplementary skate this Saturday (4/27/19) from 2:40 pm - 3:40 pm at the Pittsburgh Ice Complex. If you have any questions please send them to the head coach Dalton Moore at this email: djm1827@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh Viper Stars Tryouts are scheduled and posted on their website: https://www.pittsburghvipers.com/tryouts

This does not make his behavior ok. He issued an apology to the parents and players about his actions and is ready to move forward with the consequences. I will say he did stand up for his players which a coach should do. I don't know if you were at the game but the referees had no control on the game. Players from both teams were getting into fights and sent to the box as a minor penalty. They should of both been thrown out of the game and that sets a standard. But when you let two kids fight like that serve a 2:00 and they come out of the box what do you think they are going to do? They want to get revenge again. In my personal opinion for what its worth the refs didn't control the game and it got worse as the game went on. Kids on the other team making obscene gestures further shows that the game was out of control. Everyone's at fault, but i think its the refs job to control the game.